Mandatory Courses (By Province)

Each province has required courses for working on film sets. Please submit photocopies of certificates.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

1. Motion Picture Industry Orientation Program ($75) Developed in partnership with film industry unions and guilds, this 1 to 2 day course provides you with the information you need to know before you go on set. This course can be taken at one of the following institutions:
   • Actsafe: https://www.actsafe.ca/motion-picture-industry-orientation-course-and-exam/
   • Langara College: Call 604-323-5322 for the most up-to-date information about upcoming course dates or visit the Langara website under Digital Film Production Certificate (Part-Time), FILM 1009 – https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/programs/digital-film-production/courses.html
   • InFocus Film School: https://infocusfilmschool.com/motion-picture-industry-orientation/
   • Vancouver Film School: Offered 6 times per year. Check their website https://vfs.edu/programs/motion-picture-orientation to register or call 604-631-3086 for inquiries.
2. Motion Picture Safety 101 – General Safety Awareness (MPGSA) – (FREE)
   Online course available to take here: https://www.actsafe.ca/motion-picture-safety-101-general-safety-awareness/
3. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) – ($30)
   This course is a federal requirement for the film industry, and is available online at http://www.virtualwhmis.com/ or at https://www.actsafe.ca/workplace-hazardous-materials-information-system-whmis/

ALBERTA

1. Set Etiquette and Protocol
   Calgary – To register contact the I.A.T.S.E. 212 office at 780-423-1863 or Click Here to email their office.
2. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) – ($30)
   This course is a federal requirement for the film industry, and is available online at http://www.virtualwhmis.com/ or at https://www.actsafe.ca/workplace-hazardous-materials-information-system-whmis/

MANITOBA

1. Set Orientation, Safety Awareness and WHMIS ($190 bundle price)
   Offered through Film Training Manitoba. All offered separately or as a bundle: https://www.filmtraining.mb.ca/course-bundles/
2. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) – ($30)
   This course is a federal requirement for the film industry, and is available online at http://www.virtualwhmis.com/ or at https://www.actsafe.ca/workplace-hazardous-materials-information-system-whmis/